Is Dylan Larkin [Autograph] #153 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dylan Larkin [Autograph] #153 sells for $99.98 against $60.00 raw: a $39.98 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.86) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $60.00
- PSA 10
- $99.98
- PSA 9
- $86.86
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $99.98 | +$14.98 | −$10.02 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $86.86 | +$1.86 | −$23.14 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $79.99 | −$5.01 | −$30.01 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $60.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $90.14 | −$19.86 |
| 50% | $93.42 | −$16.58 |
| 75% | $96.70 | −$13.30 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.98 | −$30.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Dylan Larkin [Autograph] #153 — FAQ
Is Dylan Larkin [Autograph] #153 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dylan Larkin [Autograph] #153 sells for $99.98 against $60.00 raw: a $39.98 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.86) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Dylan Larkin [Autograph] #153 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dylan Larkin [Autograph] #153 (Hockey Cards 2015 Upper Deck Trilogy) sells for about $99.98 versus $60.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dylan Larkin [Autograph] #153?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.98. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dylan Larkin [Autograph] #153 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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